Ranaway,
THE 28th of the last month, my Negro Fellow, named
ISRAEL,
about 22 or 23 years of age, five feet one or two inches high,
and well made. Had on when he eloped, a round blue woolen
jacket, homespun vest, and a pair of old homespun patched
about the knees ; and wears a white or straw hat ; — has a wart
over one of his eyelids. Israel formerly belonged to Mr. Edward
Thomas of Colleton district ; latterly has been working
out as a labourer in this city, and is well known about town.
— A reward of FIVE DOLLARS and all reasonable expenses
[sic] will be paid, on lodging him with the Warden of the Work-House, or delivering him to me, at Mr. Roper’s Plantation,
near Rantowie’s Bridge — All persons are hereby cautioned
against employing, or harbouring, said Fellow, as the law
in this case will be rigidly enforced.
Samuel Sprott.
July 8.